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The Tower Road Branch of the Alachua County Library Districtis now an
“American Dream” Library!
Presenter: Librarian Patricia Carr
Headquarters Branch, 401 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
www.aclib.us * 352-334-3940 * [email protected]
Maria Chavez-
Hernandez
“Libraries Change
People’s Lives Award”
presented to
Alachua County
Library District
2017
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/literacy/americandream
Mission Statement:
Alachua County Library District: a key to building
a better community by creating opportunities to
participate, connect and discover.
Our PartnersTeaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Alachua County Public Schools
• Kamil Leavitt
University of Florida
• Dr. Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D • Barbara Elliott
Santa Fe College
Assistant Clinical Professor of
ESOL/Bilingual Education
School of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
ESOL/Immigrant Family
Liaison Specialist
ESOL/Immigrant Program
Instructor, ESOL
Humanities and Foreign Languages
English for Academic Purposes
Collaborating with Strangers (CoLAB) Workshops
Bess Gail de FarberGrants Manager, Smathers Libraries
University of Florida
We also partnered with Bess Gail de Farber.
By the end of this presentation, participants will:1. Obtain an overview of the American Dream Literacy Initiative
- grant application- guidelines- requirements
2. Learn how grant funds were used to establish a project called:“English Language Learners (ELLs) Excel!”Participate, Connect, Discover”
3. Gain tips for expanding ESOL services in apublic library setting such as:
- Literacy through the Arts Programming and Services- Technology - apps for TESOL using iPads- Collaborating with Strangers Workshops
(CoLAB Planning Series)
Handouts4. ALA’s In the Spotlight: Tips for ALA Spokespersons
5. Tips for conducting oral history interviewsSample: DEED OF GIFT WaiverSample: Photo/Audio/Video Release Waiver
6. Ideas for TESOL “Literacy Through the Arts”
Social Mixers
First, here’s an overview of theAmerican Dream Literacy Initiativegrant application.Visit: https://apply.ala.org/americandream2019/guidelines
Sample Budget
Publicity - $500Printing, design, and distribution to promote the program
Technology - $7,500Laptops for self-paced English Language Learning
Other Expenses - $2,000Equipment for learning stations
Monthly ESOL Club – Transportation: Trains, Planes, and Buses
American Dream Interim Report Form
Submit the following to Brian Russell [email protected] by July 1, 2019.
1. Please briefly describe your American Dream Initiative activities, summarizing any shift in strategy or program plan since your proposal was submitted. Please note: significant shifts in plan are subject to approval by the ALA Public Programs Office. If you have already sought and gained approval for a shift to your plan, please note below.
2. Please describe any significant variances in your proposed budget, or budgeting strategy since your proposal was submitted. Please note: significant shifts in plan are subject to approval by the ALA Public Programs Office. If you have sought and gained approval from the ALA Public Programs Office for a budget variance, please note below, providing the new overall budget.
Art Lesson During our Weekly Intermediate ESOL Class
In partnership with the Library District’s Literacy Department
Volunteer Teacher Hilda Hatzell
Guidelines for completing andsubmitting the application
All applications must be submitted online. Click here to start your application.
The completed application must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (EST), December 14, 2018.
Applications can be saved, accessed, and edited prior to submitting the final copy.
Click here to preview and print a PDF copy of the online application and budget. (PDF, 200KB)
You may view or print your application materials at any time by logging in. Please save a copy of the completed application for your files.
Bess de FarberGrants ManagerGeorge A. Smathers LibrariesUniversity of [email protected] WestPO Box 117000Gainesville, FL 32611-7000352-273-2519https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/funding
Bess de FarberGrants ManagerGeorge A. Smathers LibrariesUniversity of [email protected] WestPO Box 117000Gainesville, FL 32611-7000352-273-2519
Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D.Assistant Clinical Professor of ESOL/Bilingual EducationUniversity of [email protected]
2-287 Norman HallPO Box 117048Gainesville, FL 32611-7048352-294-6966
Literacy Through the Arts Programming included:Drama, ImprovisationPublic SpeakingDancingArt Lessons - Modern Art& Traditional ChineseBrush PaintingPhotographyAn Art Show for ELLs
What’s your “Coming to America” story?
Our team expands to
include volunteer
Robert Stone, a
professional folklorist,
who has agreed to
help us conduct oral
history interviews!
Oral
History
Collections
TEAM TOWER Technology
• 18 Apple iPads
• 18 tri-fold slip cases
• 1 rolling, locking, recharging station
• 1 Marantz digital recorder
• 1 digital camera
Thank you, ALA! Thank you, Dollar General Literacy Foundation!
The Tower Road Branch of the Alachua County Library Districthad a budget in three categories, but we saved money on technology.
Collection DevelopmentPrint, digital, software, and online resources $ 1,516 $1,725
TechnologyLaptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. $ 8,296 $7,004
OtherArt supplies, etc. $ 188 $ 421
Personnel – Art Teachers $ 0 $ 850
Total: $10,000 $10,000
You Can Capture
Success Stories,
Quotes,
Qualitative and
Quantitative Data
with
Project Outcome!
Qualitative results – Project Outcome
“The art at every age level was fantastic. The categories were instructive.”
Question: What did you like best about the program?
“The interaction of new people from multi-cultures. It was fun & encouraged me to come to the library more often.”
“It’s very interactive and useful. You can learn about American & others cultures.”
“This program help for better communication in English with the other person and help to know and practice new and more words.”
“It is practical and helpfulto my daily living.”
“Getting to know someone from another country.”
Teacher
It’s very interactive!
“The program is veryinteresting . I like it.”“English conversation program”
“Communicating with local people and learn their life and American culture.
“The good teacher I learn a lot with him.”
“How easy it was to communicate with one another”
“Listening music or news then try to record what you were doing.”
Opportunities to speak
Dear volunteers,
You make a difference! Did you know that some of our ELLs:
Are on the frontline helping patients fight the corona virus?
Are helping other scientists find the cure for cancer?
Are making progress in the sciences and other fields of study?
Are writing books and peer-reviewed articles?
Are presenting research at international conferences and conventions?
Are making friends, raising families, and building a blessed community?
You empowered them!
Our sustainability plan includes an annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, but this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are planning a virtual tribute to show our appreciation to volunteers.
We provided lessons in photography, modern art andtraditional Chinese brush painting.
Intermediate ESOL ClassIn partnership with the Library District’s Literacy Department
Volunteer Teacher Hilda Hatzell
Please visit: www.aclib.us/literacy
Contact the Literacy Program! [email protected] Bishop, Literacy Coordinator, [email protected] (Se habla español)Jeremy Merritt, Literacy Specialist, [email protected]
This program drew 27 attendees!We filmed a video of this professional presentation too!
Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D.Assistant Clinical Professor of ESOL/Bilingual EducationUniversity of [email protected]
2-287 Norman HallPO Box 117048Gainesville, FL 32611-7048352-294-6966
Kamil Leavitt, center above, and Gloria Schwartz, left, below, from Alachua County Public Schools provided in-kind service
hours and helped us teach English at several events. Kamil LeavittESOL/Immigrant Family Liaison [email protected](352) 955-6707(serves all public schools and charter schools, EXCEPT Finley Elementary, Westwood Middle, Gainesville High).
Gloria V. SchwartzESOL/Immigrant Family Liaison Specialist(352) [email protected](serves Finley Elementary, Westwood Middle, Gainesville High)
Barbara ElliottESL InstructorHumanities & Foreign LanguagesSanta Fe College3000 NW 83rd StreetGainesville, FL 32606270-970-1360Barbara Elliott [email protected]
Results
Comparison: January 2019 to June 2019
Overall, our statistics for all programs listed under our Conversational English Program showed a significant increase.
January 2019 June 2019
Appointments or events: 81 Appointments or events: 96
Serving how many people? 194 Serving how many people? 333
Volunteer hours: 137 Volunteer hours: 245
Waiting list: 35 Waiting list: 27
Sustainability Plans
Volunteer Appreciation, Retention, and Recruitment
Develop and Maintain Partnerships with Community Leaders
Network with Strangers and Potential Partners to Generate More Ideas
Offer online surveys to collect data and assess the current needs of English Language Learners
Provide virtual programming and curb-side services during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine
Promote International Recipes Activity Badge for our Adult Summer Reading Program
“Celebrate! Words to Live By” Art Show for English Language Learners – We are going virtual this year!
We can apply for one more grant with the
American Dream Literacy Initiative
Recommendations
by Dr. Timothy M. Vetere, Ph.D:
Babbel
Beelinguapp: Learn Languages
Busuu
Duolingo
Phrasal Verbs Machine
The English Conversation Practice
by Talk English
Improve English: Word Games
Learn English Grammar (US Edition)
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard
Sustainability Plans
Mission Statement:
Alachua County Library District:
a key to building
a better community
by creating opportunities to
participate, connect and discover.
Here’s an added incentive to apply for the next cycle of the
American Dream Literacy Initiative:
Public libraries, even those who have already been awarded a
grant award, are still eligible to apply for another $10,000
American Dream Literacy Initiative grant award one more time.
I believe the next grant cycle is currently on pause, due to the
COVID 19 pandemic, but keep checking for updates at the
official website at:
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/literacy/americandream
Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
Librarian Patricia Carr
Headquarters Branch, 401 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
www.aclib.us * 352-334-3940 * [email protected]
Thank you!